The Manton beast

Based in 1972

In 1936 extensions to Manton Colliery uncovered a very ancient tunnel complex at the 1000 ft mark.  These tunnels were hand hewn and arched to an apex of only about 4 feet. The mine management notified the police which later contacted the Government, who responded immediately and despatched a team of army engineers. The fully armed engineering team entered the tunnels and disappeared into the gloom. Nothing happened for the next three hours until distant gun fire was heard from the entrance. However after a further one hour waiting Soldiers were orded to guard the entrance but no more was heard from the engineers.

Strangely the tunnel complex was plugged with 30 ft reinforced concrete and that whole section of the mine was gated and locked. No more was said about the incident and the management refused to talk about itRumours started to arise about the issue and what could have happened down there to warrant the huge concrete plug. Some say it was a ancient beast that could date back to around the dinosaur period that has hidden in these huge series of underground tunnels. Which is why it survived the extinction. The myth of this mysterious creature has dated back as far as the robin hood era, as carvings and sketch work has been uncovered before. Although quite battered and ruined they appear to show a some non human like creature climbing out a large whole. These stories though have been lost through time.

This would all have remained a myth were it not for the mine incident, and one other mystery from 1971. Where two friend went on a camping trip to Sherwood Forest near to a MOD restricted area.  They were never seen again. The official report says they died of unexplained circumstances but the case has still remained open. People have come to question what they have actually got in that compound, as previously it was believed to be a government training ground. However questions have been raised as to what they have actually got in that compound or what they use it for. The government said they cant comment on what the compound is used for due to security issues.

What did the Government know about these tunnels and what are they trying to hide?